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A Day in the Life of a Locksmith in the Scottish Borders | Hirst Locksmiths

  • Writer: Danny - Hirst Locksmiths Galashiels
    Danny - Hirst Locksmiths Galashiels
  • Aug 19
  • 2 min read

A Day in the Life of a Locksmith in the Scottish Borders


Some jobs take just a few tools… and sometimes a little more time than expected! 🛠️


My last job of the day in St Boswells (TD6) was a gate lock replacement. What I thought would be a quick 10-minute job ended up taking almost an hour. That’s the beauty of locksmithing – no two jobs are ever the same, and it always keeps me on my toes!


Earlier in the day, I was busy across the Borders:


  • 🔧 Walkerburn – window handle replacement

  • 🔧 Melrose – measuring up for new locks at a commercial property

  • 🔧 St Boswells – quick emergency lockout call


It was a full day of helping local customers secure their homes and businesses, and that’s what I love most about this job.


Why Choose Hirst Locksmiths?


✅ No VAT charge

✅ No call-out fees

✅ Fully insured & DBS checked

✅ Friendly, professional service

✅ Local and veteran-owned


Whether you need a lock repaired, a window handle replaced, or emergency locksmith services, I cover Earlston, Melrose, St Boswells, Walkerburn, Galashiels, Hawick, Selkirk, Galashiels, Duns and all surrounding areas in the Scottish Borders.


FAQs


Q: Do you charge a call-out fee?

A: No, I never charge call-out fees. You only pay for the work needed.


Q: Are you local to the Scottish Borders?

A: Yes! Hirst Locksmiths is based in Earlston, Scottish Borders, TD4 6ET, and I cover all nearby towns and villages.


Q: What if I’m locked out late at night?

A: I offer an emergency locksmith service – just call or message and I’ll help you get back inside safely.


Q: Do you provide locksmith services for businesses as well as homes?

A: Absolutely. From commercial lock fitting in Melrose to residential call-outs in St Boswells, I provide locksmith services for both domestic and commercial customers across the whole of the Scottish Borders!


Contact Hirst Locksmiths


📞 Call/Text/WhatsApp: 07399 574282


Danny Hirst – Hirst Locksmiths

Earlston, Scottish Borders, TD4 6ET

Fully insured | DBS checked | Veteran-owned

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Trusted, award-winning locksmith based in Galashiels, covering Earlston, Berwickshire, and all of the Scottish Borders.


We specialise in emergency locksmith services, non-destructive entry, lock changes, safe opening, uPVC and composite door locks – available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

 

📍 Based in: Summerfield, Earlston, Berwickshire, TD4 6ET
📞 Call Danny: 07399 574 282
📧 Email: hirstlocksmiths@gmail.com

If you're looking for a low cost local locksmith near you then you have found Hirst Locksmiths based in Galashiels but we cover all of Berwickshire and the Scottish Borders, Melrose, Selkirk, Newtown Saint Boswells, Earlston, Saint Boswells, Stow, Lauder, Walkerburn, Innerleithen, Oxton, Hawick, Denholm, Jedburgh, Peebles, Kelso, Greenlaw, Gorebridge, Scotland. 

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